Fused Glass - Functional and Fun Accessories

Details
Room
Visual Arts Classroom
Presented by
CTAC Traverse City
Begins
Ends
Time
Friday 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Grade Range
Adult - Adult
Age Range

-

Member tuition
$110.00
Non-member tuition

$135.00 (become a member)

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Description

Learn how to make fused glass art that is both decorative and functional. Beginning with a lesson about multiple ways to make cabochons, students will create a colorful variety of small fused glass pieces that can then be used to make items of their choice: pendants, rings, earrings, pins, magnets, wine stopper, buttons, drawer pulls, barrettes, keyrings. Instruction will include use of tools, information about different types of glass and adhesives. Material fee covers glass, firing and adhesive. Students will be responsible for purchasing blanks that the fused glass cabachon will be set into.  These pieces will not be needed until the second glass.  Susan will share a variety of options and information on where to purchase locally or online.

Examples of fused glass projects using a cabachon


January 13: 2 hours - Learn cabochon techniques, make a variety of cabochons
January 20: 2 hours - Break fired pieces to create smaller cabochons. Assemble other completed cabochons to create items. Students are welcome to create more cabochons to include in the 2nd firing.
January 27: 1.5 hours - Continue to use cabochons to create finished pieces.
 


Some projects may require and additional firing fee. For example, if making barrettes, an additional material fee for slump firing is $5.

No prior experience required.

 

 

SUPPLIES & MATERIALS
Supplies provided
Yes
Art Area
Visual Arts
Medium
Glass
Instructor(s)

Susan Smith

Instructor
CTAC Traverse City
https://www.instagram.com/biglake.glassart/

Susan became an art educator after a twenty-five year career in graphic design.  She is a graduate of Interlochen Arts Academy, earned a BA in Art from Western Michigan University and holds a K-12 Teaching Certificate in Art.  She has worked in a variety of education settings including public and private schools, community college, art centers and home school partnerships. She has experience in a variety of art media - ceramics, photography, printmaking, mixed media, fused glass and mosaic art. Her personal favorite is mosaic art. 


 

Cancellation & Class Policies

Cancellation Policy for Traverse City Classes (In-Person)

Student Withdrawal
Requests for cancellation by the student at least seven (7) days prior to the first day of class will be honored (minus a $20 processing fee).  NO REFUNDS will be given for a student cancellation made less than seven (7) days in advance of the first day of the class.

Class Cancellations (Weather)
In the event of inclement weather, CTAC-TC will announce the cancellation on its website and phone system (231-941-9488). We will do our best to provide a make-up opportunity for the missed class. Refunds will not be given if the student is unable to attend the rescheduled session of class. Please note that CTAC-TC does not follow Traverse City Area Public School closings.

Student Absence
We are unable to offer refunds or make-up sessions for classes missed due to student absence.

Minimum Enrollment
Crooked Tree Arts Center reserves the right to cancel any class that does not meet its minimum student enrollment prior to the first class session. If a class is cancelled by CTAC for lack of enrollment, CTAC will offer a full refund to the student in the manner in which tuition was paid. (Cash payments will be refunded by check.)